After week-long rain, sun shines over Hyderabad; light showers in store

Rajendranagar records 13.5 mm of rainfall, followed closely by Yousufguda with 12.8 mm and Lungerhouse with 12.3 mm

Hyderabad: After a week-long absence, the sun made a return to Hyderabad on Friday, briefly breaking through the persistent monsoon gloom that had cast a shadow over the city. For many residents, this glimpse of sunshine was a welcome reprieve.

Over the past week, the city has been cool and damp. Persistent cloud cover and intermittent rains have kept the city’s maximum temperatures well below the typical July highs. Morning walkers were spotted donning sweaters and scarves, while blankets and hot beverages became household staples.

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Normally, July sees Hyderabad basking in temperatures exceeding 30 degree Celsius. However, the past week has seen a stark deviation from this norm. Friday’s maximum temperature peaked at a mere 24.4 degree Celsius, a significant drop from the average 30.7 degree Celsius. Areas such as Banjara Hills, Moosapet, and Madhapur recorded even lower highs, around 23.3 degree Celsius.

On Friday, the minimum temperature stood at 22.7 degree Celsius, only marginally higher than Thursday’s 22.6 degree Celsius. Early risers have been greeted by drizzles and a refreshing chill, a far cry from the usual July warmth.

The Telangana State Development Planning Society forecasts very light to light rain over the city for the next three days.

Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet Weather, said the city is unlikely to soon experience a typical break in monsoon conditions. “We do not expect a typical break monsoon condition for at least the next seven days; therefore, weather will not go completely dry over Hyderabad,” he said.

The ongoing rains have put other districts in the state on alert as well, with expectations of extended rainfall likely to impact the region further.

Drop in Day Temperatures in Hyderabad:

Maximum Temperatures (degree Celsius):

Date              Recorded                Normal

July 26           24.4                            30.7

July 25           24.4                            30.7

July 24           26.6                            31.2

July 23           27.8                            31.2

July 22           29.5                            31.2

July 21           25.7                            31.2

July 20           24.4                            31.2

Minimum Temperatures (degree Celsius):

Date              Recorded                Normal

July 26           22.7                            22.4

July 25           22.6                            22.4

July 24           23.6                            22.8

July 23           23.4                            22.8

July 22            23.1                           22.8

July 21           22.5                            22.8

July 20           22.2                            22.8